RQ1524831 – Food Safety Officer

Job Details

  • £41.64 per hour

*Background in food safety is mandatory. working pattern is 36 hours Monday to Friday

  • To carry out inspections, re-inspections and surveys and to be responsible for the investigation, enforcement and manage a more complex caseload.
  • To prepare and serve Statutory Notices and take enforcement action in line with the Council’s strategy and departmental enforcement policies.
  • To report and/or advise where statutory action is not appropriate and to initiate prosecutions for failure to comply with statutory instruments where appropriate. To consult/negotiate with developers, landlords, contractors, business and other clients as appropriate, to ensure progress of casework.
  • To carry out site visits, surveys, inspections and to attend Public Inquiries, courts of law, and tribunals.
  • To prepare priced specifications, give advice and check legal notices drafted by more junior colleagues.
  • To be responsible for project/policy or areas of expertise.
  • To have good observational and investigation skills; and the ability to carry out inspections, at times outside normal core working hours.
  • Ability To Manage A Caseload.
  • Previous experience in similar role.
  • Good working knowledge of relevant legislation and codes of practice.
  • Good Customer Service Skills. The ability to keep accurate records for official use.
  • Must have up to date food safety competencies in place to work in this post.

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com